Veterinary Technician

Category - Anesthesia

What do brick red mucous membranes during anesthesia indicate?
  1. Exceptional blood volume
  2. Exceptional oxygen saturation
  3. Excessive CO2 in the blood
  4. Normal pigment of the mucous membranes
Explanation
Answer: C - Excessive CO2 in the blood supply due to hypoventilation and vasodilation can be visualized by brick red mucous membranes. Increased IPPV should be initiated to decrease the carbon dioxide present.
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